Wall to wall cabinets in converted warehouse space, this nook creates a dynamic home office. The cabinet exteriors use a high gloss melamine called Antracita. The recessed open shelving is a textured woodgrain laminate, this one is called Castellina, and the desk surface uses a formica Stainless Steel laminate. The upper doors lift upwards on stays, and we used stainless steel pulls and handles on drawers and doors. We used LED puck lights over the work surface for task lighting. Photos by Metroviews.ca

This is a unique library / reading room. It was inspired by The Little House on the Prairie, with all its coziness and warmth. One thing led to another, and the next thing you know, we have a mouse house built into the bookcase. Too much fun! Photo: Voelker Photo LLC

This is a unique library / reading room. It was inspired by The Little House on the Prairie, with all its coziness and warmth. One thing led to another, and the next thing you know, we have a mouse house built into the bookcase. Too much fun! Photo: Voelker Photo LLC

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Upon walking up the stairs this flex space is transformed into an eye-pleasing work space. The open shelving and built-in desk provide an adequate amount of space for decorating and showcasing the necessities.

This is a unique library / reading room. It was inspired by The Little House on the Prairie, with all its coziness and warmth. One thing led to another, and the next thing you know, we have a mouse house built into the bookcase. Too much fun! Photo: Voelker Photo LLC

A room filled with imaginative elements is a place where creativity knows no bounds. And with their daring and dramatic details, the Chance sofa and Demi occasional tables lay the groundwork for a seriously exhilarating interior. While fanned wooden bases distinguish the captivating contours of each glass-topped table, dark cherry upholstery and grid button tufting enliven the sofa’s silhouette.

Our Kadur blown glass chandelier shines brightly in this modern Manhattan loft space. Pendants are made from hand-blown glass orbs with drizzled glass orb in center. Color shown: Clear/White Drizzle.

Homework Loft | This is the space kids want to study and hang out in. Filled with bright daylight, colorful accents, comfy chairs, and a loft so they still feel like part of the action. Built in with plenty of storage and inspiring accents.

Living room featuring modern steel and wood fireplace wall with upper-level loft and horizontal round bar railings. Floating Stairs and Railings by Keuka Studios www.Keuka-Studios.com

Open stairwell leading to upper level family room. Yankee Barn Homes Stephanie Martin Northpeak Design
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Post and beam structured living area with floating white oak stair, glass balcony and salt water fish tank.
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  Free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   The Klimala’s and their three kids are no strangers to moving, this being their fifth house in the same town over the 20-year period they have lived there. “It must be the 7-year itch, because every seven years, we seem to find ourselves antsy for a new project or a new environment. I think part of it is being a designer, I see my own taste evolve and I want my environment to reflect that. Having easy access to wonderful tradesmen and a knowledge of the process makes it that much easier”. This time, Klimala’s fell in love with a somewhat unlikely candidate. The 1950’s ranch turned cape cod was a bit of a mutt, but it’s location 5 minutes from their design studio and backing up to the high school where their kids can roll out of bed and walk to school, coupled with the charm of its location on a private road and lush landscaping made it an appealing choice for them. “The bones of the house were really charming. It was typical 1,500 square foot ranch that at some point someone added a second floor to. Its sloped roofline and dormered bedrooms gave it some charm.” With the help of architect Maureen McHugh, Klimala’s gutted and reworked the layout to make the house work for them. An open concept kitchen and dining room allows for more frequent casual family dinners and dinner parties that linger. A dingy 3-season room off the back of the original house was insulated, given a vaulted ceiling with skylights and now opens up to the kitchen. This room now houses an 8’ raw edge white oak dining table and functions as an informal dining room. “One of the challenges with these mid-century homes is the 8’ ceilings. I had to have at least one room that had a higher ceiling so that’s how we did it” states Klimala. The kitchen features a 10’ island which houses a 5’0” Galley Sink. The Galley features two faucets, and double tiered rail system to which accessories such as cutting boards and stainless steel bowls can be added for ease of cooking. Across from the large sink is an induction cooktop. “My two teen daughters and I enjoy cooking, and the Galley and induction cooktop make it so easy.” A wall of tall cabinets features a full size refrigerator, freezer, double oven and built in coffeemaker. The area on the opposite end of the kitchen features a pantry with mirrored glass doors and a beverage center below. The rest of the first floor features an entry way, a living room with views to the front yard’s lush landscaping, a family room where the family hangs out to watch TV, a back entry from the garage with a laundry room and mudroom area, one of the home’s four bedrooms and a full bath. There is a double sided fireplace between the family room and living room. The home features pops of color from the living room’s peach grass cloth to purple painted wall in the family room. “I’m definitely a traditionalist at heart but because of the home’s Midcentury roots, I wanted to incorporate some of those elements into the furniture, lighting and accessories which also ended up being really fun. We are not formal people so I wanted a house that my kids would enjoy, have their friends over and feel comfortable.” The second floor houses the master bedroom suite, two of the kids’ bedrooms and a back room nicknamed “the library” because it has turned into a quiet get away area where the girls can study or take a break from the rest of the family. The area was originally unfinished attic, and because the home was short on closet space, this Jack and Jill area off the girls’ bedrooms houses two large walk-in closets and a small sitting area with a makeup vanity. “The girls really wanted to keep the exposed brick of the fireplace that runs up the through the space, so that’s what we did, and I think they feel like they are in their own little loft space in the city when they are up there” says Klimala. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: Carlos Vergara For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

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The Design Styles Architecture team beautifully remodeled the exterior and interior of this Carolina Circle home. The home was originally built in 1973 and was 5,860 SF; the remodel added 1,000 SF to the total under air square-footage. The exterior of the home was revamped to take your typical Mediterranean house with yellow exterior paint and red Spanish style roof and update it to a sleek exterior with gray roof, dark brown trim, and light cream walls. Additions were done to the home to provide more square footage under roof and more room for entertaining. The master bathroom was pushed out several feet to create a spacious marbled master en-suite with walk in shower, standing tub, walk in closets, and vanity spaces. A balcony was created to extend off of the second story of the home, creating a covered lanai and outdoor kitchen on the first floor. Ornamental columns and wrought iron details inside the home were removed or updated to create a clean and sophisticated interior. The master bedroom took the existing beam support for the ceiling and reworked it to create a visually stunning ceiling feature complete with up-lighting and hanging chandelier creating a warm glow and ambiance to the space. An existing second story outdoor balcony was converted and tied in to the under air square footage of the home, and is now used as a workout room that overlooks the ocean. The existing pool and outdoor area completely updated and now features a dock, a boat lift, fire features and outdoor dining/ kitchen. Photo by: Design Styles Architecture

Property Marketed by Hudson Place Realty - Simply stunning designer duplex in Hoboken’s landmark GREEN /LEED GOLD certified building. With over 3100 sq. ft of interior space & 600 sq. ft. of private outdoor space this Architectural Digest worthy property offers 3 bedrooms, 4 full baths, separate dining room, dedicated media room & separate office. Completely customized with a dramatic floating concrete & glass staircase, Features floor to ceiling windows, a 1st level, professionally maintained, Ipe’ wood deck complete with trees, water & lighting, ELAN whole-home audio/lighting control and touch-pads in all rooms, separate audio/video closet with full rack system. a sleek Italian Valcucine kitchen, SubZero refrigerator, integrated Miele dishwasher, Viking 6 burner range with fully vented hood, Viking wine cooler & tempered glass counters. 2 Master suites with walk in closets & spa baths featuring imported Zen soaking tubs, separate showers, linen closet, Duravit double sinks & Lightolier sconces, Hunter Douglas window treatments, bamboo floors, and custom closets throughout. Concrete sub floors and Quiet Rock insulation for soundproofing. Planted green living roof with residents area featuring fabulous NYC & Hudson views, filtered fresh air system, & bike storage room. Absolutely ideal location, bordered on the western side by the newly established Garden Street Mews pedestrian area.

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Reading loft with custom railing in "Grandchildren's Room". OK Real Estate Photography
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